SAFETY DATA SHEET

Creation Date Oct-2013 Revision Date Oct-2018 Revision Number 2

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE

COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
1.1. Product identification

Product Description: Sulfuric acid

Product Grade: SQ, ER
Cat No. : Q29305, Q29307, Q2931R, Q29995, Q29997, Q29308, Q29998, Q29305FX
Synonyms: Sulphuric Acid
CAS-No 7664-93-9
EC-No. 231-639-5
Molecular Formula H2 O4 S
Reach Registration Number 01-2119458838-20

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals.

Uses advised against No Information available

1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt. Ltd

403-404, B-wing, Delphi, Hiranandani Business Park,
Powai, Mumbai 400076, INDIA.
E-mail address laboratorysolutions@thermofisher.com

1.4. Emergency telephone number

India Toll Free: 18 00 22 22 30
Chemtrec US: (800)424-9300
Chemtrec EU: 001(202)483-7616
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

CLP Classification - Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Physical hazards

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Health hazards

Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 1 A (H314)

Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318)

Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

2.2. Label elements

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Signal Word Danger

Hazard Statements
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary Statements
P280 - Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection
P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and
easy to do. Continue rinsing

2.3. Other hazards

No information available

SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

3.1. Substances

Component CAS-No EC-No. Weight % CLP Classification - Regulation (EC) No

1272/2008
Sulfuric acid 7664-93-9 231-639-5 >95 Skin Corr. 1A (H314)
Eye Dam. 1 (H318)

Reach Registration Number 01-2119458838-20

Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16

SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Immediate medical attention is required.

Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical
attention is required.

Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately.

Inhalation Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if
victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket
mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Immediate
medical attention is required.

Protection of First-aiders Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to
protect themselves and prevent spread of contamination.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Causes burns by all exposure routes. . Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric
lavage or emesis is contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should
be investigated: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue

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and danger of perforation

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable Extinguishing Media

Substance is nonflammable; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.

Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons

Water.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Corrosive Material. Reacts violently with water. Reaction with water may generate much heat which will increase the concentration
of fumes in the air. Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but
may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes.

Hazardous Combustion Products

Hydrogen, Sulfur oxides.

5.3. Advice for firefighters

As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.

SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. Evacuate personnel to safe
areas. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Avoid release to the environment. See Section 12 for additional ecological information.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Soak up with inert absorbent material. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

6.4. Reference to other sections

Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 8 and 13.

SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wear personal protective equipment. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not
breathe vapors/dust. Do not ingest.

Hygiene Measures
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Do
not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Wash hands before
breaks and at the end of workday.

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7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Corrosives area.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

Use in laboratories

SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1. Control parameters

Exposure limits
List source(s): EU - Commission Directive 2006/15/EC of 7 February 2006 establishing a second list of indicative occupational
exposure limit values in implementation of Council Directive 98/24/EC and amending Directives 91/322/EEC and 2000/39/EC on
the protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to chemical agents at work. UK - EH40/2005 Containing the
workplace exposure limits (WELs) for use with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002 (as
amended). Updated by September 2006 official press release and October 2007 Supplement. IRE - 2010 Code of Practice for the
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Chemical Agents) Regulations 2001. Published by the Health and Safety Authority.

Component European Union The United Kingdom France Belgium Spain

Sulfuric acid TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 8 hr TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 8 hr TWA / VME: 0.05 mg/m3 TWA: 0.2 mg/m3 8 uren TWA / VLA-ED: 0.05
(8 heures). mg/m3 (8 horas)
STEL / VLCT: 3 mg/m3.

Component Italy Germany Portugal The Netherlands Finland

Sulfuric acid - TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 (8 TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 8 TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 8 TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 8
Stunden). AGW - horas uren tunteina
exposure factor 1 STEL: 0.1 mg/m3 15
TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 (8 minuutteina
Stunden). MAK
Höhepunkt: 0.1 mg/m3

Component Austria Denmark Switzerland Poland Norway

Sulfuric acid MAK-KZW: 0.2 mg/m3 TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 8 STEL: 0.1 mg/m3 15 TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 8 TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 8 timer
15 Minuten timer Minuten godzinach STEL: 0.1 mg/m3 15
MAK-TMW: 0.1 mg/m3 8 TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 8 minutter. inhalable
Stunden Stunden fraction

Component Bulgaria Croatia Ireland Cyprus Czech Republic

Sulfuric acid TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 TWA-GVI: 0.05 mg/m3 8 TWA: 0.05 ppm 8 hr. TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 TWA: 1 mg/m3 8
satima. STEL: 0.15 ppm 15 min hodinách. SO3
TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 8
hodinách. concentrated
H2SO4 mist
Ceiling: 2 mg/m3 SO3

Component Estonia Gibraltar Greece Hungary Iceland

Sulfuric acid TWA: 1 mg/m3 8 TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 8 hr TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 8 TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 8
tundides. fume when selecting an órában. AK klukkustundum.
appropriate exposure aerosols
monitoring method, Ceiling: 0.1 mg/m3
account should be taken
of potential limitations
and interferences that
may arise in the
presence of other
sulphur compounds
thoracic fraction

Component Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Romania

Sulfuric acid TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 vapor TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 8 TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 8 ore
IPRD STEL: 3 Stunden
mg/m3

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Component Russia Slovak Republic Slovenia Sweden Turkey

Sulfuric acid Skin notation TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 8 STV: 0.2 mg/m3 15 TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 8 saat
MAC: 1 mg/m3 urah inhalable fraction, minuter
fog LLV: 0.1 mg/m3 8
timmar.

Biological limit values

This product, as supplied, does not contain any hazardous materials with biological limits established by the region specific
regulatory bodies.

Monitoring methods
BS EN 14042:2003 Title Identifier: Workplace atmospheres. Guide for the application and use of procedures for the assessment of
exposure to chemical and biological agents.

Derived No Effect Level (DNEL) No information available

Route of exposure Acute effects (local) Acute effects Chronic effects Chronic effects
(systemic) (local) (systemic)
Oral
Dermal
Inhalation

Predicted No Effect Concentration No information available.

(PNEC)

8.2. Exposure controls

Engineering Measures
Use only under a chemical fume hood. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
Wherever possible, engineering control measures such as the isolation or enclosure of the process, the introduction of process or
equipment changes to minimise release or contact, and the use of properly designed ventilation systems, should be adopted to
control hazardous materials at source
Personal protective equipment
Eye Protection Goggles (European standard - EN 166)
Hand Protection Protective gloves

Glove material Breakthrough time Glove thickness EU standard Glove comments

Butyl rubber > = 120 minutes 0.5 mm EN 374 (minimum requirement)
Viton (R) > 480 minutes 0.4 mm
Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure

Inspect gloves before use.

Please observe the instructions regarding permeability and breakthrough time which are provided by the supplier of the gloves.
(Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information)
Ensure gloves are suitable for the task: Chemical compatability, Dexterity, Operational conditions, User susceptibility, e.g.
sensitisation effects, also take into consideration the specific local conditions under which the product is used, such as the danger
of cuts, abrasion.
Remove gloves with care avoiding skin contamination.

Respiratory Protection When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use
appropriate certified respirators.
To protect the wearer, respiratory protective equipment must be the correct fit and be used
and maintained properly
Large scale/emergency use Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 136 approved respirator if exposure limits
are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced
Recommended Filter type: Particulates filter conforming to EN 143 Acid gases filter Type
E Yellow conforming to EN14387
Small scale/Laboratory use Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149:2001 approved respirator if exposure
limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Recommended half mask:- Valve filtering: EN405; or; Half mask: EN140; plus filter, EN

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When RPE is used a face piece Fit Test should be conducted

Environmental exposure controls No information available.

SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance Colorless
Physical State Liquid

Odor Odorless
Odor Threshold No data available
pH 1 1N aq.sol
Melting Point/Range 10 °C / 50 °F
Softening Point No data available
Boiling Point/Range 290 °C / 554 °F
Flash Point No information available Method - No information available
Evaporation Rate No data available
Flammability (solid,gas) Not applicable Liquid
Explosion Limits No data available

Vapor Pressure 1 mmHg @ 146 °C

Vapor Density No data available (Air = 1.0)
Specific Gravity / Density 1.840
Bulk Density Not applicable Liquid
Water Solubility Miscible
Solubility in other solvents No information available
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water)
Autoignition Temperature No data available
Decomposition Temperature 340 °C
Viscosity 21mPa.s @ 25 °C
Explosive Properties No information available
Oxidizing Properties No information available

9.2. Other information

Molecular Formula H2 O4 S
Molecular Weight 98.07

SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1. Reactivity
Yes

10.2. Chemical stability

Water reactive, Hygroscopic.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

Hazardous Reactions Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Reacts violently with water.

10.4. Conditions to avoid

Incompatible products. Excess heat. Exposure to moist air or water.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents. Combustible material. Bases. Organic materials. Reducing agents.
Powdered metals. Peroxides.

10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

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Hydrogen. Sulfur oxides.

SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Product Information

(a) acute toxicity;

Oral Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Dermal Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Inhalation Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation

Sulfuric acid 2140 mg/kg ( Rat ) LC50 = 510 mg/m3 ( Rat ) 2 h

(b) skin corrosion/irritation; Category 1 A

(c) serious eye damage/irritation; Category 1

(d) respiratory or skin sensitization;

Respiratory Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Skin Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

(e) germ cell mutagenicity; Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

(f) carcinogenicity; Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen
Component EU UK Germany IARC
Sulfuric acid Group 1

(g) reproductive toxicity; Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

(h) STOT-single exposure; Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

(i) STOT-repeated exposure; Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Target Organs No information available.

(j) aspiration hazard; Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Other Adverse Effects See actual entry in RTECS for complete information
Symptoms / effects,both acute and Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is contraindicated.
delayed Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be investigated: Ingestion causes
severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue and danger of perforation

SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1. Toxicity
Ecotoxicity effects Do not empty into drains.

Component Freshwater Fish Water Flea Freshwater Algae Microtox

Sulfuric acid LC50: > 500 mg/L, 96h EC50: 29 mg/L/24h - -
static (Brachydanio
rerio)

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12.2. Persistence and degradability

Persistence Miscible with water, Persistence is unlikely, based on information available.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential Bioaccumulation is unlikely

12.4. Mobility in soil The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems Will likely be mobile in the
environment due to its water solubility. Highly mobile in soils
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB No data available for assessment.
assessment

12.6. Other adverse effects

Endocrine Disruptor Information This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
Persistent Organic Pollutant This product does not contain any known or suspected substance
Ozone Depletion Potential This product does not contain any known or suspected substance

SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1. Waste treatment methods

Waste from Residues / Unused Waste is classified as hazardous. Dispose of in accordance with the European Directives
Products on waste and hazardous waste. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

Contaminated Packaging Dispose of this container to hazardous or special waste collection point.

European Waste Catalogue (EWC) According to the European Waste Catalogue, Waste Codes are not product specific, but
application specific.
Other Information Waste codes should be assigned by the user based on the application for which the product
was used. Do not empty into drains. Do not dispose of waste into sewer. Large amounts will
affect pH and harm aquatic organisms. Solutions with low pH-value must be neutralized
before discharge.

SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

IMDG/IMO

14.1. UN number UN1830

14.2. UN proper shipping name Sulphuric acid
14.3. Transport hazard class(es) 8
14.4. Packing group II

ADR

14.1. UN number UN1830

14.2. UN proper shipping name Sulphuric acid
14.3. Transport hazard class(es) 8
14.4. Packing group II

IATA

14.1. UN number UN1830

14.2. UN proper shipping name Sulphuric acid
14.3. Transport hazard class(es) 8
14.4. Packing group II

14.5. Environmental hazards No hazards identified

14.6. Special precautions for user No special precautions required

14.7. Transport in bulk according to Not applicable, packaged goods

Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the
IBC Code

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SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

International Inventories X = listed

Component EINECS ELINCS NLP TSCA DSL NDSL PICCS ENCS IECSC AICS KECL
Sulfuric acid 231-639-5 - X X - X X X X X

National Regulations

Component Germany - Water Classification (VwVwS) Germany - TA-Luft Class

Sulfuric acid WGK 1

Take note of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002 and 2005 Amendment.
Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work
Take note of Directive 98/24/EC on the protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to chemical agents at
work

15.2. Chemical safety assessment

A Chemical Safety Assessment/Report (CSA/CSR) has been conducted by the manufacturer/importer

SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION

Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318 - Causes serious eye damage
Legend
CAS - Chemical Abstracts Service TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b)
Inventory
EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic
Substances/EU List of Notified Chemical Substances Substances List
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances ENCS - Japanese Existing and New Chemical Substances
IECSC - Chinese Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
KECL - Korean Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals

WEL - Workplace Exposure Limit TWA - Time Weighted Average

ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer
DNEL - Derived No Effect Level PNEC - Predicted No Effect Concentration
RPE - Respiratory Protective Equipment LD50 - Lethal Dose 50%
LC50 - Lethal Concentration 50% EC50 - Effective Concentration 50%
NOEC - No Observed Effect Concentration POW - Partition coefficient Octanol:Water
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative, Toxic vPvB - very Persistent, very Bioaccumulative

ADR - European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of ICAO/IATA - International Civil Aviation Organization/International Air
Dangerous Goods by Road Transport Association
IMO/IMDG - International Maritime Organization/International Maritime MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from
Dangerous Goods Code Ships
OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ATE - Acute Toxicity Estimate
BCF - Bioconcentration factor VOC - Volatile Organic Compounds
Key literature references and sources for data
Suppliers safety data sheet, Chemadvisor - LOLI, Merck index, RTECS

Training Advice
Chemical hazard awareness training, incorporating labelling, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and
hygiene.
Use of personal protective equipment, covering appropriate selection, compatibility, breakthrough thresholds, care, maintenance, fit
and standards.
First aid for chemical exposure, including the use of eye wash and safety showers.

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Chemical incident response training.

Creation Date Oct-2013

Next Revision Date Oct-2023
Revision Summary SDS section 1 updated and update of Format.

This safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text

End of Safety Data Sheet

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